Welcome to Raw Reflections

This is where the commentary gets sharp, the writing gets bold, and nothing is off-limits. Raw Reflections is more than a blog—it’s an ongoing conversation about law, identity, culture, power, and the personal truths we’re told to keep quiet.

Here, I unpack courtroom drama, critique pop culture, analyze the systems meant to protect us (but often don’t), and write through the chaos of being alive in a world that demands silence from the loudest hearts. From legal education to emotional storytelling, every post is crafted with clarity, depth, and purpose.

If you’re here for truth, for context, for the unfiltered version of what really matters—then you’re in the right place.

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Week 5 Recap: Ravens, Bengals, and My Final Straw 

Week 5 tested my patience, my loyalty, and my blood pressure. The Ravens got stomped, the Bengals embarrassed me again, and I’m officially at my breaking point. I’ve spent five weeks defending the AFC North—now I’m just defending my sanity.

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The Browns Are Trash, The Bengals Are Toxic, and I’m Spiraling

From a comeback win with an emotional gut-punch to a divisional matchup that felt like a defensive mugging, this week's NFL Sunday was a wild ride. We're talking about a win that felt like a loss and a statement that left no doubt. Read my raw takes on what really went down.

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Belt to Ass Thursdays: Commanders vs. Packers

Thursday Night Football turned into a straight-up belt to ass beating as the Packers handled business against the Commanders. I had high hopes for Washington after last season, but between dropped passes, injuries, and Jayden Daniels running for his life, this one was rough. Packers 27, Commanders 18 — let’s break it down.

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Cowboys vs. Eagles Opener: Fireworks, Fumbles, and What Could’ve Been

The NFL season kicked off with pure chaos: an injury on the first play, an ejection before the game even started, a lightning delay, and a Cowboys offense that had chances to win but couldn’t finish. Here’s my full breakdown of the Cowboys vs. Eagles opener — the drama, the key plays, and the “what ifs” that defined it.

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My All-Time Favorite NFL Players (Yes, I’m Judging Yours Too)

This isn’t your average “greatest of all time” list. It’s personal. It’s chaotic. It’s football IQ with attitude. From Drew Brees to Deion Sanders, Marshawn Lynch to Patrick Mahomes (yes, even him), these are the players who made the game unforgettable—whether by talent, toughness, or pure audacity.

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The NFL Doesn’t Care About Women: Let’s Stop Pretending They Do.

I’m a real football fan—and that’s exactly why I’m writing this.

The NFL has protected abusers for far too long. From Deshaun Watson to Ray Rice, time and time again, the league has allowed violence against women to go unpunished.

This article breaks down the disturbing pattern, the players involved, and the real accountability the NFL refuses to enforce.

It’s time to stop pretending this league stands for anything.

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